Senior Compliance Manager

AwanTunai; Indonesia; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in the fintech sector is on the lookout for a Senior Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to regulations and standards. This pivotal role involves guiding compliance initiatives, maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies, and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of regulatory frameworks. Join this dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compliance or advisory roles, preferably in fintech.
• Strong understanding of financial services and data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with government bodies and industry institutes.
• Conduct internal compliance training to foster a culture of responsible operation.

Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Company Review

AwanTunai is the leading vertical fintech player digitizing the offline FMCG supply chain in Indonesia. We solve operational and financing pain points through ERP software and integrated embedded financing for offline suppliers. Our traditional suppliers have aggregate annual sales of over $3bn, and our embedded financing is on track to reach the annualized $1bn milestone next quarter. We have been growing revenues at an average of 30% QoQ with 0.2% credit loss rates over the pandemic period across hundreds of traditional suppliers.

Our financial impact has been recognized by UNCDF, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the IFC (World Bank Group), which is a major shareholder. Our management and impact-focused shareholders are committed to building a world-class team regardless of diversity or location.

Our fraud management has earned the trust of global banking groups (MUFG, OCBC), major local institutions (Bank BRI, Bank Mandiri), and global insurers (Munich Re), who protect our loan assets against credit default.

Role

AwanTunai is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager responsible for ensuring that the company's activities comply with all relevant regulations and standards. The role also involves guiding staff development on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain communication and good relationships with relevant government supervision bodies and industry institutes, including BI, OJK, AFTECH, and AFPI.
2. Track the latest developments in relevant regulations, analyze updates thoroughly, and coordinate with the compliance committee to ensure management and operations stay current, providing guidance accordingly.
3. Establish and maintain internal compliance policies, rules, and SOPs; oversee their implementation; monitor compliance checkpoints; identify risks; and advise on mitigation.
4. Serve as the primary contact for audits and inquiries from supervision bodies, managing the process end-to-end and keeping management informed.
5. Plan and conduct quarterly internal compliance audits, prepare reports, and follow up on issues with investigations, remediation, and resolution.
6. Conduct internal compliance training to strengthen awareness and knowledge among management, fostering a culture of responsible operation.
7. Inspect marketing and promotional content for compliance.
8. Review new business partnerships, models, products, and updates to company policies and strategies for compliance.
9. Act as an internal compliance advisor, providing legal and policy advice, including in disputes and contract reviews.
10. Collect, organize, and document all compliance-related policies and documents.
11. Handle public sentiment events, complaints, and urgent issues.
12. Fulfill regulatory, licensing, and reporting obligations.
13. Research specific finance topics to support business expansion.
14. Implement AML procedures as required by authorities, including SOPs, monitoring, suspicious case reporting, investigation, and communication.
15. Support ad-hoc compliance projects and assignments from management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Law, or relevant field.
• At least 7 years of experience in advisory, compliance, regulatory, or consulting roles, preferably in licensed fintech or P2P lending companies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills in English and Bahasa.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of financial services and data protection regulations.
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments is advantageous.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Indonesian and English.
• Placement at Head Office, Jakarta (Hybrid arrangement).